Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators Salary in Harrisonburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisonburg, VA

Median annual salary $49,120 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $39,600
90th percentile $63,850
Employed locally 230
National median $58,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,600
    25th
    $45,130
    50th (median)
    $49,120
    75th
    $52,840
    90th
    $63,850

    Harrisonburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,145 2023 • Census ACS
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary vs area income 68% Median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,350
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Urban Honolulu, HI $109,740
    Hawaii $105,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $101,200
    Springfield, IL $99,950

    Nearby metros — Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $115,500
    Vallejo, CA $91,590
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $79,500
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $76,800
    Evansville, IN $76,790
    Nevada $72,780

    Related occupations in Harrisonburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $40,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $64,310
    Carpenters $49,090
    Electricians $61,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $53,580
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $46,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators make per hour in Harrisonburg?

    The median hourly wage for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Harrisonburg, VA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.71 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisonburg above or below average for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salaries?

    The median Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators salary in Harrisonburg, VA is 16.3% below the national median of $58,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Harrisonburg?

    Entry-level Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators (10th percentile) earn around $39,600 per year in Harrisonburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,130.